Cornhusker Impressions for alumni and friends of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Class of 2018 graduates say farewell (see pg 22) Meet Xiaoxi ‘Sophie’ Cui, the first China Scholar to graduate from the College of Dentistry (see pg 24) Spring 2018 From the Dean Dear Friends and Colleagues, You may notice that this issue of Impressions is a bit larger than previous issues. Moving forward, we have decided to publish two print issues annually (instead of three). At the same time, we have started a monthly electronic newsletter, “News Bites”. If you have not received our electronic newsletter and would like to, please make sure to send your preferred email address to [email protected]. Our electronic newsletter will keep you up- to-date on a more frequent basis and includes videos and other regular columns not featured in Impressions. We have much to celebrate in this issue, including faculty members achieving major service anniversaries, new faculty leaders, and the story of how several of our faculty have made an academic career – a new career (story on page 16)! Dr. Day had the idea of being an academician for many years, eventually seeking out teaching courses to prepare her for the transition; for Dr. Zalewski, it meant pursuing an idea of being a teacher in his profession. Dr. Robin Hattervig took the leap after hosting fourth-year dental students in his practice, while Dr. Bokemper decided to “test the waters” before diving into a new career. Regardless of their journeys, we are delighted to have them on board and making significant contributions to our academic endeavors! Additionally, our teaching continues to evolve. Please take a moment to read about the Cornhusker Impressions “e-learning modules” developed by our students and faculty on page 15. This is the second Spring 2018 consecutive year where our students and faculty have collaborated to compete for UNMC- Impressions is published twice a year wide funding to develop an electronic and interactive course meant to inspire and engage for alumni and friends of the UNMC faculty and students alike. College of Dentistry. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Our May commencement ceremonies celebrated our dental and dental hygiene graduates, among them, our first China Scholar student, Dr. Xiaoxi “Sophie” Cui (see story on page For additional printed copies, contact 24). This first-of-its-kind program is offered in partnership with UNMC’s Asia Pacific Rim Sydnie Hochstein Communications and Community Development Program and provides wonderful opportunities for Chinese students interested Relations Specialist in health professions education in the United States. [email protected] I hope that you enjoy reading about the many accomplishments of our faculty, students and 402-472-5168 staff. And, if you haven’t already signed up, I invite you to be a part of our electronic mailing UNMC College of Dentistry every month. 4000 East Campus Loop South P.O. Box 830740 As always, thank you, for your support and loyalty to the UNMC College of Dentistry! Lincoln, NE 68583-0740 Sincerely, For address changes, contact: Kim Hailey [email protected] | 402-472-1344 Janet M. Guthmiller, D.D.S., Ph.D. Professor and Dean, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center Sign-up To receive our monthly e-newsletter, News Bites, send your name and preferred email to: [email protected] On the cover: Xiaoxi ‘Sophie’ Cui, D.D.S., helps fellow graduate Erica Dickmeyer, D.D.S., with her cap backstage at the 2018 UNMC Commencement Ceremony on May 3. unmc.edu/dentistry Calendar Continuing Education Commencement June 2018 July 9 – 10 Thursday, May 3 | 9:30 a.m. CBCT Imaging Workshop Series Radiology for Dental Auxiliary Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln, Neb. Speaker: Sung Kim, D.D.S. Speakers: Jennifer Kallio, D.D.S., and Sung Kim, D.D.S. Saturday, May 5 | 3 p.m. June 8 Gering Civic Center, Gering, Neb. CBCT Imaging, Interpretation, July 17 – 18 Applications in the Dental Practice Panhandle Children’s Coronal Polishing for Dental Auxiliary June 8 Dental Day XXXIV Speakers: Amanda Dolen, R.D.H., B.S., Interactive Workshop Series: Unique Cases and Jaimee Shropshire, R.D.H., B.S. May 31 – June 2 Western Nebraska June 15 Interactive Workshop Series: *In addition to offering courses in Lincoln, the Dean’s Club Reception Endodontic Cases College of Dentistry is able to livestream Sept. 6 continuing education courses to more than June 22 Nebraska Champions Club, Lincoln, Neb. 200 other sites throughout Nebraska and the Interactive Workshop Series: Midwest. Contact us for more information Dental Implant Cases 2018 Alumni Reunion* about how to set up a livestream course. Sept. 7 – 8 Lincoln, Neb. For more College of Dentistry Continuing Education information *See more information on page 31 Mary Lynn Froeschle, D.D.S., director | 402-472-7993 | [email protected] Dental Opportunities Fair To register, call 402-472-2175 or toll free 866-700-4747, or online at www.unmc.edu/dentistry/continuinged/courses Sept. 28 UNMC College of Dentistry, Lincoln, Neb. Faculty Anniversaries 40 years 10 years Richard A. Reinhardt, D.D.S., Ph.D. Gerard Byrne, B. Dent Sc., M.S.D. Professor, Associate Professor, Co-Director of Undergraduate Periodontics, Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry BJ & Ann Moran Professor of Periodontology, Department of Surgical Specialties 30 years 10 years J. Bruce Bavitz, D.M.D. Myhanh T. Phan-Rinne, D.D.S. Professor and Chair, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Specialties Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry 20 years Larry D. Crouch, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology Cornhusker Impressions | 3 New Faculty Steven E. Haas, D.M.D., J.D., M.B.A. Dr. Haas joined the College of Dentistry’s leadership team as the new associate dean for clinical affairs in December. Dr. Haas specializes in prosthodontics, and comes to UNMC after serving as an assistant professor and associate dean of clinical services at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hometown: Brooklyn, New York New title and department at UNMC: Associate dean for clinical affairs and associate professor, Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry Research (or Professional) Interests: Investigating different teaching methods to better align with students’ demonstrated abilities and desires. How I fell in love with prosthodontics: I was influenced by world-renowned people in the field of periodontal prosthodontics such as Dr. Morton Amsterdam, Dr. Arnold Weisgold, Dr. David Graber, and Dr. Harold Baumgarten. Seeing their passion for the field, passion for teaching and their expertise “I was influenced inspired me to get to the “next level.” by world-renowned Degrees: people in the field • B.A., Biology, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1979 • D.M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 1983 of periodontal • Certificate, General Practice Residency, The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1984 prosthodontics... • Certificate, Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics, Boston University, 1986 Seeing their passion • J.D., Touro College Law Center, 1996 for the field, passion • M.B.A., H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, 2015 Professional Memberships: for teaching and • American Dental Association • American Bar Association their expertise • New York Dental Association inspired me to get • The Florida Bar • The Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics to the “next level.” Three things people may not know about me: • While I have the usual passions for running and weight lifting, I am a huge fan of alternative metal and progressive metal music. • Bands such as Nothing More, Seether, Shinedown, Halestorm, Stone Sour, HELLYEAH and A Perfect Circle are some of my favorites today. • I hope to be able to either go to Rock on the Range or Welcome to Rockville to see some of them play in 2018. unmc.edu/dentistry New Faculty Jay Hansen, D.D.S. Hometown: Faulkton, South Dakota New title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor and General Practice Residency Program co-director, Department of Growth and Development Research (or Professional) Interests: After 31 years of a private practice in general dentistry, I remain interested in the wide range of challenges and issues facing the profession. How I fell in love with dentistry: When I was young, I was fascinated by all of the equipment and tools at our family dentist and as I grew older it seemed a great combination of tinkering and health care. Degrees: • Undergraduate, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D., and University of Nebraska-Lincoln • D.D.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, 1985 • General Practice Residency, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, “When I was young, Milwaukee, WI, 1986 I was fascinated by Professional Memberships: • American Dental Association all of the equipment • Nebraska Dental Association • North District, 1986-present and tools at our family • Sioux City Dental Society dentist and as I grew Three things people may not know about me: older it seemed a • I have a motorcycle that I seem to spend more time cleaning and maintaining than riding. great combination • I have a guitar that I never learned to play. • I’ve played racquetball on Wednesday nights with a group for 27 years. of tinkering and health care.” Cornhusker Impressions | 5 New Faculty Yun Saksena, B.D.Sc., M.M.Sc., D.M.D. Dr. Saksena joined the UNMC College of Dentistry’s leadership team as the new associate dean for education in January. She is a prosthodontist with over 15 years of experience in higher education, and previously served as an associate professor and director of pre- doctoral clinical education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Hometown: Melbourne, Australia New title and department at UNMC: Associate dean for education and associate professor, Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry Research (or Professional) Interests: • Educational research (student learning, teaching, classroom and clinic dynamics), student life and admissions.